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US4908116A
US4908116A US07/359,512 US35951289A US4908116A US 4908116 A US4908116 A US 4908116A US 35951289 A US35951289 A US 35951289A US 4908116 A US4908116 A US 4908116A
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  • This invention relates in general to capillary electrophoretic systems and in particular to an improved capillary tube with a structure that permits electrical contact through ionic movement and to a capillary electrophoretic system employing such a capillary tube.
  • Capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) in small capillaries has proven useful as an efficient method for the separation of solutes.
  • An electric field is applied between the two ends of a capillary tube into which an electrolyte containing the solutes is introduced. The electric field causes the electrolyte to flow through the tube.
  • Some solutes will have higher electrokinetic mobilities than other solutes so that the sample components are resolved into zones in the capillary tube during the flow of the electrolytes through the capillary.
  • CZE is advantageous because it requires only very small sample volumes, such as the contents of a cell or cellular subcompartments. For these and other reasons, CZE has shown great promise as a separation and detection technique.
  • CZE detection schemes include optical detection based on optical properties of sample components.
  • Other CZE detection schemes include conductivity detection and electrochemical detection.
  • conductivity detection a conductivity detector detects the change in conductance between two points as different zones move through the detection region.
  • electrochemical detection electroactive sample components are detected when they alter the voltage across or the current between two points near the detector.
  • a high voltage of the order of several tens of thousands of volts is applied between the two ends of a capillary tube in order to move the electrolyte and samples through the tube in a reasonable time and with reasonable resolution.
  • Such high voltage used may create high electric fields at a detecting or measuring device which may introduce unacceptable noise or otherwise interfere with the measurement of such a device and which may, in the extreme, cause damage to the circuitry in the device. Therefore in order for conductivity or electrochemical detectors to function properly in an electrophoresis process, the electrolyte and sample at or near the location of detection should be either grounded or fixed at a low voltage which will not interfere with the measurements of the detectors.
  • each end of the capillary is dipped into a reservoir.
  • a high voltage is then applied between the two reservoirs.
  • a high voltage is applied to one reservoir and the other reservoir is grounded.
  • the two reservoirs each contains an electrolyte buffer.
  • the reservoir connected to one of the two ends of the capillary is grounded so that conductivity and electrochemical detections may be performed near the tube at the location close to such reservoir.
  • Such a conventional system is disadvantageous because any sample components collected will be diluted by the electrolyte buffer in the reservoir and the system does not permit continuous collection of sample components.
  • the detector itself in conductivity or electrochemical detection cannot be placed directly in the electrolyte buffer, but must be placed at a location at least a short distance removed from the reservoir, the sample components actually detected by the detector is not grounded or fixed at a set low voltage. This may result in serious inaccuracies in the measurements.
  • the porous glass capillary permitted ionic movement through the fracture between the sample and an outside reservoir for grounding or for setting the electrolyte and sample at the fracture point to ground or a low voltage. Again this scheme is difficult to construct. Furthermore, the system had a dead volume (extra volume) at the fracture point which decreased sensitivity and resolution.
  • One aspect of the invention is directed toward a capillary tube comprising a wall surrounding an axis.
  • the wall defines a first space inside the wall and a second space outside the wall.
  • the wall is suitable for containing and confining an electrolytic solution in the first space.
  • the tube further comprises a structure in the wall extending between the first and second spaces.
  • the structure does not completely surround the axis so that the wall retains its structural integrity and so that the tube is suitable for use in electrophoresis without requiring structural support.
  • the structure permits ions but substantially no electrolytic solution to flow therethrough, so that said structure permits electrical contact between the first and second spaces through ionic movement.
  • the structure permits ionic movement between the first and second spaces, it is possible to ground or set the portion of the electrolyte and sample in the first space in the vicinity of the structure at ground or a low voltage.
  • the electrolyte and sample are introduced into the inlet end of the tube and a voltage is applied between the electrolyte and sample at the inlet end of the tube and those in the vicinity of the structure, the electrolyte and sample will flow from the inlet end towards the outlet end of the tube.
  • the electrolyte and sample at or near the structure is set at ground or a low voltage, the electrolyte and sample downstream from the structure will also be at ground or a low voltage.
  • electrodes from conductivity or electrochemical detectors may be placed in the first space downstream from the structure for detecting the conductivity or electrochemical properties of the sample at ground or at low voltage.
  • Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a capillary electrophoretic device employing the tube described above and the means for applying an electrical potential between the electrolyte and sample at the inlet end of the tube and the electrolyte and sample at the structure.
  • Yet another aspect of the invention is directed toward a method for making a capillary tube with a frit structure for use in electrophoresis.
  • the method comprises making a hole at one side of a capillary tube, inserting a body inside the tube to block the hole from a position inside the tube and filling at least a portion of the hole with a glass powder.
  • a portion of the tube surrounding the hole and the glass powder is heated to a temperature at or near the sintering temperature of the glass powder so that the powder forms a frit structure.
  • the body is then withdrawn from the tube.
  • Still another aspect of the invention is directed toward an electrophoretic method employing the capillary tube described above.
  • An electrolyte and a sample are introduced into the tube.
  • a voltage is applied between the sample and electrolyte at the inlet end of the tube and the sample and electrolyte at the structure so that the electrolyte and sample flow from the inlet end towards the outlet end.
  • the effluent is then collected from the outlet end so that the sample component separated in the electrophoresis process can be isolated or collected.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an electrophoretic system to illustrate the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a portion of an electrophoretic system to illustrate another aspect of the invention.
  • FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a capillary tube with a hole in one side of the wall to illustrate the invention.
  • FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the portion of FIG. 3A along the lines 3B--3B in FIG. 3A.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the portion of FIG. 2 with a metal wire therein to illustrate the invention.
  • FIG. 5 is the cross-sectional view of the tube portion and wire of FIG. 3 where the hole is filled with a glass powder to illustrate the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is the cross-sectional view of the tube portion of FIG. 5 where the hole is filled with the glass powder, but before the tube is heated to sinter the glass powder.
  • FIG. 7A is the cross-sectional view of the tube portion of FIG. 6 after the tube has been heated to a temperature to create a frit structure in the hole.
  • FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view taken along the lines 7B--7B in FIG. 7A.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an electrophoretic system to illustrate the invention.
  • the system 10 includes a capillary tube 12 with two ends 12a, 12b.
  • Tube 12 defines a space 12c inside the tube that is separated from the outside environment by the tube.
  • the tube has a structure 14 therein which permits the movement of ions therethrough between space 12c and the outside environment but substantially no flow of electrolyte or samples therethrough.
  • End 12a is dipped in a reservoir 16 and structure 14 immersed in reservoir 18.
  • a high voltage is applied to the electrolyte and sample introduced into space 12c by power source 20, electrodes 22, 24 and wires 26, 28, causing the electrolyte and sample introduced at end 12a to flow toward structure 14 and exit at end 12b. Since structure 14 permits movement of ions therethrough, the electrolyte and sample in space 12c in the vicinity of structure 14 will be at a potential substantially equal to that of reservoir 18.
  • wire 28 and electrode 24 are grounded so that the electrolyte and sample in space 12c in the vicinity of structure 14 is also substantially grounded.
  • a high voltage is applied by source 20 through wire 26 and electrode 22 to reservoir 16. Therefore, a high potential difference exists between the electrolyte and sample at end 12a and those in space 12c in the vicinity of structure 14. Such potential difference causes the electrolyte and sample introduced into end 12a to flow toward structure 14 and exit at end 12b.
  • source 20 may apply a low voltage to reservoir 18. Such alternative arrangements are within the scope of the invention.
  • detector 40 can be used to detect the sample at ground potential or a low voltage potential.
  • System 10 therefore permits detector 40 to detect the sample at a low voltage or at ground so that conductivity and electrochemical detection can be accurately made by detector 40. The difficulties of other existing systems described above are thereby avoided.
  • System 10 avoids any detrimental effects resulting from electrochemical reaction at the grounding electrode and the evolution of gas bubbles. Furthermore, since structure 14 permits ionic movement but substantially no flow of sample or electrolyte therethrough, the electrolyte and sample components that exit at end 12b is not diluted by any buffer electrolyte or sheath liquid used in other existing systems. System 10 also permits continuous collection of samples so that the sample components separated by the electrophoretic process will remain separate and can be individually collected as separate components.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a portion of an electrophoretic system 50 to illustrate another aspect of the invention.
  • System 50 is similar to system 10 of FIG. 1 except that it includes in addition a surface 60, where surface 60 and end 12b move relative to each other.
  • surface 60 is shown moving in direction 62 and end 12b is stationary.
  • end 12b may be moved in a direction opposite to direction 62 and surface 60 kept stationary, or both surface 60 and end 12b are moved so that there is relative movement between them.
  • Identical components in the different figures of this application are numbered by the same numerals for simplicity.
  • a high voltage is applied between end 12a (not shown in FIG. 2) and structure 14, causing an electrolyte and samples introduced in end 12a to flow towards structure 14 and end 12b.
  • the electrolyte and sample components exit from end 12b, they are deposited onto surface 60 which is moving in direction 62.
  • the sample components that exit end 12b in a time sequence will remain as separate components deposited on the surface 60 in the same order in a spatial sequence.
  • Such spatial sequencing of separated components of a sample permits easy analysis and detection in separation of the sample.
  • Surface 60 may be moved at a constant speed or at adjustable speeds to improve the accuracy of separation and detection. Spatial sequencing and component separation can be achieved when end 12b is moved instead of surface 60, or when both are moved so that there is relative motion between them.
  • Structure 14 of FIGS. 1 and 2 may be made from a variety of materials.
  • a frit structure made from a mixture of fused silica and glass powder is found to be satisfactory.
  • One suitable type of glass powder that has been found to be satisfactory is Corning 7723.
  • FIGS. 3A, 3B, 4-6, 7A and 7B The method of creating structure 14, such as a frit structure, is illustrated in reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, 4-6, 7A and 7B. In each of these figures, only a portion of capillary tube 12 including the structure is shown. As shown in FIG. 3A, a hole 102 is made in one side of tube 12. The hole may be made in a number of ways. The methods for making a hole in the side of a capillary tube are discussed in two related U.S. patent applications, "Capillary Device", Ser. No. 235,953, filed Aug. 24, 1988, and "On-column Conductivity Detector for Microcolumn Electrokinetic Separations", Ser. No. 63,547, filed June 17, 1987.
  • access holes may be made in the side of a capillary tube by a laser drill, ion beam drill, electroerosion, chemical etching (e.g. HF etching of glass or other inorganic silicious columns or chemical etching of organic columns), where the size of the hole is suitable for accepting an electrode as well as minimal but adequate amounts of adhesive/sealant.
  • chemical etching e.g. HF etching of glass or other inorganic silicious columns or chemical etching of organic columns
  • the hole can be made by directing a laser beam toward one side of tube 12.
  • a carbon dioxide laser operating at about 20 watts has been found to give satisfactory results.
  • a laser pulse of about 500 microseconds is directed toward one side of tube 12, and a hole 102 with dimensions varying from about 20 to 40 microns in diameter was made in the side of a capillary tube which is about 75 microns in diameter.
  • FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the lines 3B--3B of FIG. 3A to illustrate hole 102.
  • FIG. 5 is the cross-sectional view of the tube portion and wire of FIG. 4, where hole 102 has been filled by a mixture 106 of fused silica and glass powder. Since end 102a of the hole 102 has been blocked by wire 104, this prevents the fused silica and glass powder mixture from entering space 12c. If the mixture is allowed to enter space 12c, the mixture may create obstructions in space 12c or totally block the flow of any fluids through space 12c.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the tube portion of FIG. 5 but after wire 104 has been withdrawn.
  • the portion of tube 12 containing mixture 106 is then heated by a conventional method (such as in an oven) to a temperature just below the sintering temperature. This causes the fused silica and the glass powder to melt.
  • a frit structure 106' is formed as shown in FIG. 7A, where the frit structure permits ionic movement therethrough but substantially no flow of electrolyte or samples between space 12c and the outside environment. Therefore, frit structure 106' permits electrical contact through ionic movement but still confines the electrolyte and sample within space 12c without dilution.
  • the composition of the frit mixture can vary considerably and still achieve the desired results.
  • the proportion of Corning Solder Glass 7723 may vary from 50% to 90% by volume and the proportion of fused silica may vary from 50% to 10% by volume.
  • the fused silica can also vary in size from 1 to 10 microns in diameter.
  • the sintering temperature of solder glass is about 770° C. and that of fused silica is about 2000° C. It has been found that satisfactory frit structures can be made by heating the mixture to about 1000° C. for about 30 seconds.
  • structure 14 may be constructed in a manner different from that of frit structure 106' described above and can also be constructed using different materials such as asbestos, ceramic or metal oxide powders; such alternative constructions of structure 14 are within the scope of the invention.
  • the structure 14 or 106' in hole 102 can be made to form only a small portion of one side of the capillary tube.
  • the structure does not surround the axis of the capillary tube or space 12c.
  • the incorporation of the structure does not significantly affect the structural integrity of the capillary tube so that the tube can still be used in electrophoretic processes without any structural support.
  • hole 102 can be completely filled, the above described structure can be made so that there is substantially no dead volume created thereby. This is in contrast to the above-described conductive joint device of Wallingford and Ewing which contains a considerable dead volume at the fracture point. This feature of the invention increases sensitivity and resolution of the electrophoretic detection and separation.
  • structure 106' is simple and reproducible.
  • An electrophoretic device employing a capillary tube with a structure such as that described above can be used for electrophoretic detection and separation in a predictable and reproducible manner.
  • the sample components are not diluted and the system permits continuous collection of sample components whereby the separated components remain separate.

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